Sony A380 vs Sony TX100V

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony A380 versus Sony TX100V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A380 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly well matched but the A380 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The A380 was revealed 16 months prior to the TX100V making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the A380 matches up vs the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are viewable at Sony A380 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A380 has physical dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Sony A380 versus Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A380 versus the TX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A380 and TX100V is 68 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A380 and TX100V.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A380 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony TX100V will give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged A380 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.